Harrison Design & Consulting, LLC has been serving customers
since 1992, specializing in custom modifications for carry and competition to
the 1911-pattern auto pistol. I enjoy a reputation for building guns that run.
It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my
philosophy about customizing pistols and I believe it’s what keeps my customers
coming back. The gun has to run.

This philosophy evolved
from my participation in IPSC matches since the early 1980’s and in IDPA more
recently. Both are events that demand flawless equipment function. I learned
early on that your equipment has to work on demand, every time it’s called on.
Anything less is unacceptable. This attitude applies even more so to the
equipment used for self-defense - to save your life, or lives of your loved
ones.

My interests are in modification and improvement to the 1911 pattern auto pistol. I perform all in-shop work myself, outsourcing only specialized work, such as some finishing work, tritium night sights, and welding. I use a mix of techniques, both
manual and machine, in
crafting each pistol. I only use the finest parts available and take no shortcuts. I build each pistol knowing that it will have to serve its owner for
years to come and then hopefully be handed down in the family to serve a new
generation. If you want someone to compromise in
execution, short-cut details or rush through a project, I may not be who you're
looking for. I care too much about my reputation and for turning out quality
work to fall into those traps. Like most artisans, I am in this business because
of a love of the work, rather than a desire to simply make money. I will continue into the future because of the satisfaction I receive for doing a job well for customers who are as enthused about
owning a fine custom pistol as I am about producing one.

There are several fundamental design elements that every
custom ‘smith has to work through and prioritize when building a custom gun.
The most important elements to me are: Function and Reliability; Accuracy;
Ergonomics; and Styling and Cosmetics. While no gunsmith should compromise one
element over another, he will have to assign a priority to the above-mentioned
fundamentals. Should building a beautiful "show-piece" pistol be more
important than building a reliable one that functions with great accuracy? That
doesn’t seem to be what my customers want. It also doesn’t mean that the pistol
should be built with little regard to appearance. The above listed items are in
the order of priority of essential elements of my work. Pistols that I build
have to first - function reliably; second - be accurate for the intended
purpose; third - have the best "feel" in handling that can be
achieved (with the customer specified components); and fourth - have my best
effort in styling and cosmetics. This philosophy results in a gun that you know
will function reliably and will be able to trust your life to.

Thank you for stopping by and for your interest in my
services. This site should answer many of your questions, but if there is
anything that hasn’t been covered, or if I can be of any more service to you,
please do not hesitate to contact
me.